Monday, May 16, 2011

Joanne Gaines Attends 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon

Joanne Gaines attended the 2011 Valor Awards Luncheon benefitting the American Diabetes Association on May 11th, 2011.    The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.   Money was raised for the cause at the silent auction and awards were given to those who have worked hard for the cause.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Joanne Gaines and Floridian Community Bank Sponsor Roads & Rodeo at the Old Davie School Historical Museum

Joanne Gaines and   Floridian Community Bank sponsored and attended "Roads and Rodeo" at The  Old Davie School Historical Museum .  The event honoring the Weekley Brothers was held on Saturday, May 7th.  The event featured a collage of cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment.   Marc Gagnon was also in attendance.   Proceeds benefitted the  Davie School Foundation  which aims to preserve Davie history for future generations.

Joanne Gaines Attends the Cattle Barons' Ball for the American Cancer Society

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank, attended the Cattle Barons' Ball 2011 which Benefits the American Cancer Soceity on May 7th, 2011 at Gulfstream Park.    The Chairs were Ms. Shelly Spivack and Mr. John G. Primeau.  Honorary Chairs included Actress Sofia Vergara and   Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti.  

Since 1913, great strides have been made in cancer research.  Almost a century ago, the five year survival rate for cancer patients was only 11%; today the cancer survival rate is 62%.

The American Cancer Society donates more money to cancer research than any other private, not for profit, non-governmental funder of cancer research in the United States.   The American Cancer Society has funded 44 Nobel Prize Winners and hopes to fund the 45th.

The American Cancer Society  helps fund programs like Reaching out to Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) which provides camp, family weekends, and college scholarships to children with cancer.

Joanne Gaines is proud of  The American Cancer Society   and all the work it has done to improve cancer research.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Joanne Gaines Attends 6th Annual Hats and Handbags for Starlight Childrens' Foundation

Joanne Gaines, Founding Organizer of  Floridian Community Bank attended the 6th Annual Hats & Handbags Classic English Tea Fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation   on May 1st, 2011.  The Tea Fundraiser  featured  boutique shopping where guests can choose from a pleathora of unique quality iems, and accessories which included handbags, jewelry, shoes, and home goods.  Proceeds benefitted Starlight .

After the shopping, guests were treated to a classic English Tea service featuring tea sandwiches, scones, treats, and tea.  The eventl also included live youth entertainment as well as guest speakers who have been touched by Starlight .  

Starlight Children's Foundation   is an organization that benefits seriously ill children.   Starlight offers many programs  to benefit seriously ill children and families and there are many thankful Families willing to share their stories on oh Starlight benefitted them in their time of need.